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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 31st 2019, 6:29 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 17,111
Posted By essexnick

Re: Leaving California for England after 16 years

You are totally correct my friend. I've lived here 16 years and have experienced it all. Coming to America and living in California was totally awesome. But the honeymoon is over and you have to look...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 31st 2019, 6:25 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 17,111
Posted By essexnick

Re: Leaving California for England after 16 years

I have yes. But all the other 49 don't give me my family, good vacation allowance, free healthcare and most of all is I will still be alone.
Don't get me wrong. I am ok being alone. I have done it...
Forum: USA
Jul 29th 2019, 7:15 pm
Replies: 139
Views: 36,454
Posted By essexnick

Re: Opportunity to go to USA California - Should i go?

https://wolfstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/US-income-v-housing-2-San-Francisco.pnghttps://wolfstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/US-income-v-housing-2-west-.png
Forum: USA
Jul 29th 2019, 7:12 pm
Replies: 139
Views: 36,454
Posted By essexnick

Re: Opportunity to go to USA California - Should i go?

Exactly! My brother's new job in London gave him 30 days from day 1.
Forum: USA
Jul 29th 2019, 7:01 pm
Replies: 139
Views: 36,454
Posted By essexnick

Re: Opportunity to go to USA California - Should i go?

There is one thing here that you haven't mentioned. And it's really a big deal. Take it from someone who has been living in California for the last 16 years.
VACATION allowance?
After a few years...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 29th 2019, 6:47 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,839
Posted By essexnick

Re: $ -£ exchange rate

Don't you get taxed on early withdraw?

I was thinking about cashing out my 401k but I would probably end up losing 30-40% in taxes
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 29th 2019, 6:01 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 17,111
Posted By essexnick

Leaving California for England after 16 years

I guess I am writing this post because I need to write out my thoughts. Also, to know if anyone is or was in a similar situation.

Long story short, I moved to California 16 years ago from Essex,...
Forum: USA
Jun 20th 2015, 4:05 am
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By essexnick

I need help.

I need help with surgery from one expat to another

Im a british expat living in california.

I am in desperate need for surgery as my health insurance have rejected me.

I was hoping to...
Forum: USA
Jun 18th 2014, 7:05 pm
Replies: 144
Views: 10,790
Posted By essexnick

Advise - Moving my Mum from the UK to USA

I have been living in California, USA for 10 years. I am still a green card holder.

I was thinking about moving my 68 year old mother over here. But have questions on how this can be done? Do I...
Forum: USA
Mar 7th 2012, 1:35 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 20,564
Posted By essexnick

Re: Only 10 Days Vacation per year

Another point to think about. If American workers had more free time, think how much the tourism and vacation sectors would grow creating more jobs.
Forum: USA
Mar 7th 2012, 1:25 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 20,564
Posted By essexnick

Re: Only 10 Days Vacation per year

I remember my old boss in San Francisco was getting annoyed when I was taking my sick day entitlements. So I just flat out told him that if you don't want me to take sick days....then don't give me...
Forum: USA
Mar 7th 2012, 5:21 am
Replies: 228
Views: 20,564
Posted By essexnick

Re: Only 10 Days Vacation per year

Oh it was lush mate. Fresh roast and veggies with yorkies and home made gravy :thumbsup:
Forum: USA
Mar 7th 2012, 5:12 am
Replies: 228
Views: 20,564
Posted By essexnick

Re: Only 10 Days Vacation per year

So just another update. Started my new job this week where I get only 10 days vacation per year.

I now get told that the company will cover my healthcare which is good, but they just recently...
Forum: USA
Mar 1st 2012, 2:37 am
Replies: 228
Views: 20,564
Posted By essexnick

Re: Only 10 Days Vacation per year

Thanks for the interesting replies. Amazing how it varies so much on vacation allowance. Sounds like the east coast offers more than California. Looks like those of you who transferred over got a...
Forum: USA
Feb 29th 2012, 1:37 am
Replies: 228
Views: 20,564
Posted By essexnick

Only 10 Days Vacation per year

So for any of you who are living in the UK, please consider something that may not be a big deal at the time, but will eat away at you over time living in the USA....Vacation allowance.

I am a...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Oct 10th 2011, 5:42 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,504
Posted By essexnick

Re: Education, Debt and Work Benefits in America

I have never understood people that get given vacation and are scared to use it?

I had 8 sick days when I was in San Francisco per year. So I used them. My boss got annoyed about me using them.
I...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Oct 5th 2011, 9:32 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,504
Posted By essexnick

Education, Debt and Work Benefits in America

Move to America, get a Degree which costs anywhere between $30,000 up to $60,000 or more. A huge debt in only 4 years.

Then spend the rest of your life paying that debt off.

You then get a job...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Sep 30th 2011, 4:54 am
Replies: 309
Views: 26,151
Posted By essexnick

Article about unhappy Britain

Check this out and read the comments from readers in this article. Is it really that bad or just usual moaning Brits?
...
Forum: USA
Sep 30th 2011, 1:51 am
Replies: 1,530
Views: 295,897
Posted By essexnick

Re: Anyone Regret Moving To USA

Just got back from a job interview here in California. They offer 7 days a year vacation....another nail in the coffin.

I thought the USA abolished slavery?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 30th 2011, 1:41 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By essexnick

Re: Wanting To Move Back, Not Sure

I just interviewed for a job today here in California. Their vacation package is 7 days paid per year :rofl:

Note: this is not a typo. The number is 7, not 17 or 27....just 7
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 29th 2011, 12:21 am
Replies: 80
Views: 13,190
Posted By essexnick

Re: How do I convince my American wife to move to England?

I only speak as someone who lived with 2 parents that should have broken up many years earlier. My childhood had many unhappy memories of arguing, fights and break ups. My mother later told me she...
Forum: USA
Sep 28th 2011, 11:15 pm
Replies: 1,530
Views: 295,897
Posted By essexnick

Re: Anyone Regret Moving To USA

No I don't regret moving to California. But I now know I will not be living here for very long either.

I have rolled around on the green grass on the other side and now it's all gone flat and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 28th 2011, 10:58 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 13,190
Posted By essexnick

Re: How do I convince my American wife to move to England?

Dude that's just messed up. I would have probably walked at that point. But you should have taken control of your own status and followed up. Not that it helps much now.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 28th 2011, 10:49 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 13,190
Posted By essexnick

Re: How do I convince my American wife to move to England?

Joe - There is another option to think about. How about just getting on a plane and going home? Sounds harsh huh, but I wonder if it has crossed your mind.

You gotta also think about your life and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 27th 2011, 6:50 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,196
Posted By essexnick

Re: Working In UK For Short Period

Decision has been finally made. We are moving back to England within the next year. I had to think about the long term and realised that the UK has more to offer with the quality of life and my...
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